Short answer: the ADAM Audio A4V. It ranks #67 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $1,099.98. The Edifier S1000W ranks #81, rated 3.3/5, at $599.99, $499.99 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The ADAM Audio A4V is the better-sounding pick. A compact studio monitor with onboard DSP, placement controls and room correction support for tricky rooms. The tradeoff: A small average-deviation figure hides a major localized response irregularity: the selected measurement spans 10.8dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.547.
What the Edifier S1000W does well: An all-in-one powered pair with Wi-Fi streaming, Bluetooth, and several digital and analog inputs. The catch: High-resolution input support does not itself improve acoustic accuracy.
Buy the ADAM Audio A4V. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $499.99 you would save on the Edifier S1000W does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio A4V | Edifier S1000W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099.98 per pair | $599.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #67 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #81 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, dual front ports | - |
| Drivers | X-ART folded-ribbon tweeter, 4” MLM woofer | 5.5” (140mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 10.6H x 6.2W x 8.7D in | 13.6”H x 7.6”W x 11.6”D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm) |
| Weight | 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg) each | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 130W RMS each | 60w RMS Per Speaker |
| Inputs | XLR and RCA; Ethernet for control | Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.92 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.33 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 41kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Outputs | - | None |
| App | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | - | No |
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